Migrant Loom Workers Project
Mumbai Branch completed three years of Avert Society funded target intervention Project for prevention of HIV/AIDS among single migrants working in about 3,250 power looms at Padmanagar and Bhandari Compound in Bhiwandi. Through the project discussions with peer educators, CBD holders and loom owners were held in the field. The loom owners showed keen interest in the project activities and were committed to the workers’ health. The achievements have been noteworthy. The project reached out to 32,407 workers, 1052 STI cases were identified, provided care and support and 85 HIV positive persons were referred. 140 peer educators helped in conducting events at community level.
Ms Sujatha Rao, Secretary and Director General, National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) visited the Project area and interacted with loom owners, mess owners, peer educators and appreciated the strategies for ‘enabling environment’. She recommended other NGOs to visit and observe this community participation as a model and declared the centre as a ’Learning Site’ for others who wished to have exposure visits for observing the successful interventions. This site was also selected as a possible
HIV Sentinel Surveillance Site.
Advocacy, especially with the Loom owners for mobilizing local resources and creating awareness about HIV/AIDS and safe sex practices was carried out by:
Organising a first ever Rally on HIV AIDS Day, 500 students from seven colleges, took part in AIDS related drama competitions and three street plays.
Active participation of stake holders in a rally on International Labour Day reached out to 5000 workers, through sponsoring message banners, street plays and mimicry shows etc.
Helping 23 Peer Educators through Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT) Mumbai supported ‘Peer Mela’ to sustain their interest in voluntary work and promoting correct and consistent use of condoms.
Conveying HIV Prevention messages to nearly 7000 people through 5 Ganesh Mandals during Ganapati festival, holding competitions and exhibitions.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
FPA India Mumbai Branch
SPANDAN - ‘Men having Sex with Men’ (MSM) Project
The Branch made efforts to create MSM friendly space at Planned Parenthood Centre in Bandra–Kurla Complex. This project integrates HIV/AIDS into regular SRH services with financial support from Japan Trust Fund for HIV/AIDS and technical support from South Asia Regional Office of International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Target Population covered were 539 (478 MSM, 9 IDU users, 17 FSW, 3 PLHIVs & 32 Male SWs); 186 accessed clinic services, 78 clients were referred for SRH & HIV related services,30 families of key population (KPs) with spouse accessed clinic services, 89 were counseled on STI / HIV, 3 PLHIVs were identified and 9378 condoms were distributed.
After repeated visits to DIC and undergoing counselling some of the KPs gained confidence, five revealed that they were MSM and started following safer sex practices; one of them also revealed that he was HIV +ve and was counselled and referred to Nair Hospital for further support; seven revealed that they had been married and four visited the DIC along with their wives; two spoke to their mothers about their MSM status and came to DIC with their mothers.
The project trained 7 key population beneficiaries in computer skills and two of these got jobs in private enterprises.
IPPF prepared a documentary based on interviews with KPs, addressing their SRH needs and of their family members.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Family Planning Association of India, Mumbai Branch Clinics
The Branch has 4 service delivery centers at strategic locations in Mumbai and Thane districts for the underserved and marginalized communities to avail of quality reproductive and sexual health services and counseling with enhanced outreach service component at all centers.
Kutumb Sudhar Kendra KSK (since1952) the oldest center at Mumbai Central, is adjacent to railway stations and bus depots and is easily accessed by the clients. The center, despite space constraint, has a very large number of clients and is a recognized center for training of Medical officers for MTP and laparoscopic ligations.
Kutumb Niyojan Adarsh Kendra KNAK (since1973) in Thane is a spacious center and works in close collaboration with Thane Municipal Health authorities. The clinic conducts a clinic for males on weekly basis and is also a recognized center for training of Medical officers for MTPs and laparoscopic ligations.
Planned Parenthood Centre PPC (since1980) currently located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex has been providing outreach SRH services to the large nearby slum communities. The center has an STI clinic on bi-weekly basis and a drop in center for the MSM community members.
Prajanan Swasthya Kendra PSK (since 1997) is also called Smt. Avabai Wadia Memorial Reproductive health center is situated in Bhiwandi. At this center weekly Male clinic and Adolescent friendly clinic are conducted. This centre has clients coming from 110 villages supported by 295 Mahila Mandals with membership of more than 10,000 women who are the ambassadors and promoters for reproductive health.
The Branch has 4 service delivery centers at strategic locations in Mumbai and Thane districts for the underserved and marginalized communities to avail of quality reproductive and sexual health services and counseling with enhanced outreach service component at all centers.
Kutumb Sudhar Kendra KSK (since1952) the oldest center at Mumbai Central, is adjacent to railway stations and bus depots and is easily accessed by the clients. The center, despite space constraint, has a very large number of clients and is a recognized center for training of Medical officers for MTP and laparoscopic ligations.
Kutumb Niyojan Adarsh Kendra KNAK (since1973) in Thane is a spacious center and works in close collaboration with Thane Municipal Health authorities. The clinic conducts a clinic for males on weekly basis and is also a recognized center for training of Medical officers for MTPs and laparoscopic ligations.
Planned Parenthood Centre PPC (since1980) currently located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex has been providing outreach SRH services to the large nearby slum communities. The center has an STI clinic on bi-weekly basis and a drop in center for the MSM community members.
Prajanan Swasthya Kendra PSK (since 1997) is also called Smt. Avabai Wadia Memorial Reproductive health center is situated in Bhiwandi. At this center weekly Male clinic and Adolescent friendly clinic are conducted. This centre has clients coming from 110 villages supported by 295 Mahila Mandals with membership of more than 10,000 women who are the ambassadors and promoters for reproductive health.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
FPA India Mumbai Branch
BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Janaki V. Desai President
2. Dr. Usha Krishna Immediate Past President
3. Dr. Mandakini Purandare Vice President
4. Dr. K. Seshagiri Rao Vice President
5. Dr. Kamal Hazari Hon. Secretary
6. Dr. Jayshree Jhaveri Hon. Treasurer
7. Dr. Shirish Malde Hon. Treasurer
8. Dr. M.C. Watsa Member
9. Dr. Kusum Zaveri Member
10. Dr. Kumud Nagral Member
11. Dr. Jayashree Joshi Member
12. Dr. H.B. Masani Member
13. Dr. Ruby Baam Member
14. Dr. Phiroze Soonawala Member
15. Mrs. Prabha Char Permanent Invitee
16. Dr. R.P.Soonawala Permanent Invitee
17. Ms. Bhairavi Kabre Youth Volunteer
18. Ms. Meghana Nair Youth Volunteer
19. Mrs. Bharti Sonavane Member
BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. Dr. Janaki V. Desai President
2. Dr. Usha Krishna Immediate Past President
3. Dr. Mandakini Purandare Vice President
4. Dr. K. Seshagiri Rao Vice President
5. Dr. Kamal Hazari Hon. Secretary
6. Dr. Jayshree Jhaveri Hon. Treasurer
7. Dr. Shirish Malde Hon. Treasurer
8. Dr. M.C. Watsa Member
9. Dr. Kusum Zaveri Member
10. Dr. Kumud Nagral Member
11. Dr. Jayashree Joshi Member
12. Dr. H.B. Masani Member
13. Dr. Ruby Baam Member
14. Dr. Phiroze Soonawala Member
15. Mrs. Prabha Char Permanent Invitee
16. Dr. R.P.Soonawala Permanent Invitee
17. Ms. Bhairavi Kabre Youth Volunteer
18. Ms. Meghana Nair Youth Volunteer
19. Mrs. Bharti Sonavane Member
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mumbai Branch
FPA India Mumbai Branch organized Media Meet on December 11, 2009 at 2.00 pm at FPAI HQ for the “Repositioning of the Family Planning in India”. Mr. V. M. Koliwad, Secretary General FPAI explained the subject. Dr. Jacqueline Sharpe, President IPPF shared activities of the IPPF in the field of Sexual & Reproductive Health in the world through its Regional Offices, Ms. Anjali Sen, Regional Director, IPPF, SARO, explained initiatives taken by SARO in South Asia Region. Dr. Usha Krishna, President FPAI HQ focused on the need of quality services in the field of Safe abortion to minimize maternal mortality. Dr. Janaki Desai, President, FPAI, Mumbai Branch highlighted Mumbai Branch projects & programmes to impart SRH education & quality services to the marginalized & underprivileged population through community participation. Eighteen representatives of various media houses were present for the meeting. They requested to arrange special training programme for the media persons about SRH issues including HIV/AIDS. Training Programme for media persons is scheduled in February 2010.
FPA India Mumbai Branch organized Media Meet on December 11, 2009 at 2.00 pm at FPAI HQ for the “Repositioning of the Family Planning in India”. Mr. V. M. Koliwad, Secretary General FPAI explained the subject. Dr. Jacqueline Sharpe, President IPPF shared activities of the IPPF in the field of Sexual & Reproductive Health in the world through its Regional Offices, Ms. Anjali Sen, Regional Director, IPPF, SARO, explained initiatives taken by SARO in South Asia Region. Dr. Usha Krishna, President FPAI HQ focused on the need of quality services in the field of Safe abortion to minimize maternal mortality. Dr. Janaki Desai, President, FPAI, Mumbai Branch highlighted Mumbai Branch projects & programmes to impart SRH education & quality services to the marginalized & underprivileged population through community participation. Eighteen representatives of various media houses were present for the meeting. They requested to arrange special training programme for the media persons about SRH issues including HIV/AIDS. Training Programme for media persons is scheduled in February 2010.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
FPAI – VFI – Eye Care Project
The FPAI-Vision Foundation of India Eye Care Project was launched in the operational area of Kutumb Sudhar Kendra on May 9, 2009 at BMC Compound slums, Tulsiwadi, Mumbai Central with “Joyous Mahila Mandal”.
Dr. Usha Krishna, National President FPA India and Dr. Kulin Kothari, Managing Trustee, Vision Foundation of India inaugurated the Project by lighting the lamp. Mr G.Ramakrishna (donar of the said project), Dr. Mandakini Purandare, Vice President, Dr. Kamal Hazari, Hon. Secretary, FPA India, Mumbai Branch, attended the event. Mr. Imteeyaz Qureshi of Basilica Company which facilitated Mahila Bachat Gat and Mr. Rais Qureshi Centre In Charge of ‘Joyous Mahila Mandal’ were special invitees for the function. Mrs. Vandana Waval, Branch Manager FPA India Mumbai Branch welcomed all the guests and explained the objectives of the Project, she appealed to all the participants to avail the benefits from this project.
Dr. Usha Krishna said that life without vision or poor eye sight is very disturbing and appealed that one must take proper care of eyes to enjoy the beauty around us. She informed that she will personally bear the cost of Cataract operations and minor surgeries. FPAI will help Mahila Mandals to take up Eye Care as a mission. She also emphasized that FPAI Mumbai Branch is interested in providing comprehensive eye care support to people in the community along with the RSH package.
Dr. Kulin Kothari VFI gave information about the prevalence of eye related complications including blindness and said that Cataract and common problems related to eyes can be treated with minor surgery hence one must not ignore the same and benefit from this Project. Dr. Mandakini Purandare shared various initiatives of FPA India, Mumbai Branch in the field of Family Planning, Health and Women’s Empowerment with community participation. All the guests wished best luck for the success of the activity.
Ms. Nazama Qureshi President Tulsiwadi Ekta Mahila Mandal thanked the donor for their efforts and FPAI – VFI for the eye care of the underprivileged people and she assured co-operation in future such activities.
Persons who wish to get more information about this Project must contact 022-24112212/4
The FPAI-Vision Foundation of India Eye Care Project was launched in the operational area of Kutumb Sudhar Kendra on May 9, 2009 at BMC Compound slums, Tulsiwadi, Mumbai Central with “Joyous Mahila Mandal”.
Dr. Usha Krishna, National President FPA India and Dr. Kulin Kothari, Managing Trustee, Vision Foundation of India inaugurated the Project by lighting the lamp. Mr G.Ramakrishna (donar of the said project), Dr. Mandakini Purandare, Vice President, Dr. Kamal Hazari, Hon. Secretary, FPA India, Mumbai Branch, attended the event. Mr. Imteeyaz Qureshi of Basilica Company which facilitated Mahila Bachat Gat and Mr. Rais Qureshi Centre In Charge of ‘Joyous Mahila Mandal’ were special invitees for the function. Mrs. Vandana Waval, Branch Manager FPA India Mumbai Branch welcomed all the guests and explained the objectives of the Project, she appealed to all the participants to avail the benefits from this project.
Dr. Usha Krishna said that life without vision or poor eye sight is very disturbing and appealed that one must take proper care of eyes to enjoy the beauty around us. She informed that she will personally bear the cost of Cataract operations and minor surgeries. FPAI will help Mahila Mandals to take up Eye Care as a mission. She also emphasized that FPAI Mumbai Branch is interested in providing comprehensive eye care support to people in the community along with the RSH package.
Dr. Kulin Kothari VFI gave information about the prevalence of eye related complications including blindness and said that Cataract and common problems related to eyes can be treated with minor surgery hence one must not ignore the same and benefit from this Project. Dr. Mandakini Purandare shared various initiatives of FPA India, Mumbai Branch in the field of Family Planning, Health and Women’s Empowerment with community participation. All the guests wished best luck for the success of the activity.
Ms. Nazama Qureshi President Tulsiwadi Ekta Mahila Mandal thanked the donor for their efforts and FPAI – VFI for the eye care of the underprivileged people and she assured co-operation in future such activities.
Persons who wish to get more information about this Project must contact 022-24112212/4
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